Cottage Cheese Mac And Cheese Recipe
This creamy high-protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese comes together quickly and is packed with cheesy goodness. This simple recipe comes together In just 30 minutes! You’ll have a delicious protein-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends!
Servings: 4
Calories: 470kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese full-fat or low-fat
- ¾ cup Whole Milk
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese sharp
- ½ cup Gruyère Cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoons Gluten-Free Flour
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Mustard Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- 8-12 oz Gluten-Free Pasta
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of water over high heat. Once the water has come to a boil add a generous pinch of sea salt and add your pasta to the boiling water. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Be sure to reserve some of the pasta water as you may want to use it to thin the sauce out.
- While the pasta is cooking add the cottage cheese, milk, shredded cheddar, shredded gruyere, gluten-free flour, garlic powder, paprika, mustard powder, sea salt, and black pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Blend the mixture until it is very smooth. Taste for seasonings and adjust as needed.
- Pour the blended sauce into a cold saucepan. Add the cooled al dente pasta to the pan, and turn the heat on to low.
- Toss the pasta with the creamy sauce and gently heat for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up slightly, everything is warmed through, and the cheese is melty.
Notes
Expert Tips And Notes
- Shred Your Own Cheese: You will want to avoid using pre-shredded cheese and grate your own. Pre-shredded is usually covered with an anti-caking agent that does not lend itself to the smoothest sauce. If you hate grating, an easy way to do it at home is by using the shredding attachment of your food processor.
- Be Patient: The sauce needs to be heated low and slow. If you crank the heat up the sauce may separate.
- The Sauce Will Thicken: Don't worry if it appears that you have a lot of sauce once you add the cooked pasta. The sauce will thicken and the cheese will start to melt as it heats.
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 808mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 470mg | Iron: 1mg
